The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons sy
Here on the Fighter Pilot Podcast it’s once again Bomber Month!First up this year is the General Dyn
As the storm clouds of war once again formed in the late 1930's, the Japanese Imperial Navy requ
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The F-35 Lightning II, a trillion-dollar, highly capable 5th generation fighter, has been described
In 1933, English aircraft designer Sydney Camm proposed a radical design for the future of British f
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The Marines—God bless 'em—have a reputation for making do with whatever equipment, weapons, and
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This being our 4th year in podcasting, episodes air on the 4's of each month, but this month the
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FPP cohost Boat provides an update on a family tragedy involving founder Jell-O. For more informatio
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Accomplished author Rowland White stopped by the show to discuss his fifth book, Harrier 809, Britai
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